Ahmed Madehej, Senior Vice President

Ahmed Madehej

Senior Vice President

eDialogue Center

Location
Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
Education
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Diplomacy studies
Experience
24 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :24 years, 11 Months

Senior Vice President at eDialogue Center
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • My current job since January 2015

Responsible for helping eDialogue Center to achieve financial goals and objectives and increase operating performance. Prepares budgets, creates businesses plans, and solves internal issues as they arise.

Primary responsibilities
Communicate company strategy to board of directors.
Attend board meetings.
Oversee fund generation.
Preside over operations.
Identify ways to maximize funds.
Work with audit committee to prepare budgets.
Analyze financial reports.
Ensure eDialogue's policies and procedures are followed by each department.
Attract, retain and motivate staff.
Report and share information with the board to ensure they are kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and important factors influencing it.
Identify and lead new ideas opportunities.
Ensure highly productive relationships and partnerships for the benefit of the organization.
Sets goal, monitor work, and evaluate results to ensure that departmental and organizational objectives and operating requirements are met and are in line with the needs and mission of the organization.
Work alongside community leaders, executive directors, major donors/ fund risers, government officials, and senior staff/board members.
Participate in and nurture broad networks of alliances with others to exchanges knowledge and information about learning and change in support of change initiatives

Vice President Planning & Development at eDialogue center
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • November 2012 to December 2016

Plan fund development activities

Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to create a fund development plan which increases revenues to support the strategic direction of the organization

Monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities to ensure that the fundraising goals are being achieved

Organize fund development activities

Develop and manage timelines for various fundraising activities to ensure strategic plans and critical fund raising processes are carried out in a timely manner

Develop policies and procedures for the development department which reflect ethical fundraising practices

Prepare and submit grant applications as outlined in the fund development plan to generate funds for the organization

Oversee the planning and execution of special fundraising events as specified in the fund development plan to generate funds for the organization

Identify and develop corporate, community and individual prospects for the organization's fundraising priorities

Oversee the administration of a donor mailing list and database which respects the privacy and confidentiality of donor information
Staff fund development activities

In consultation with the Executive Director, recruit, interview, and select well-qualified fund development staff
Engage volunteers for special fund development projects using established volunteer management practices

Develop and gain approval for an annual income and expenditure budget for the fund development program

Prepare regular reports on progress, budgets, receipts and expenditure related to fundraising and the management of the fund development activities

Monitor expenses and analyze budget reports on fund development and recommend changes as necessary
Promote the organization

Foster an understanding of philanthropy within the organization
Develop a comprehensive communication plan to promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of the fundraising activities of the organization

Coordinate the design, printing and distribution of marketing and communication materials for development efforts
Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization

Organizational Policies
Working with the board of directors and other senior executives of the organization, plans, develops and enforces policies and objectives for the organization to ensure it maintains its values and meets established goals.

Management
Under the direction of the president or board of directors, manages employees and the day-to-day activities of the organization. This includes developing responsibilities for the staff, hiring employees, developing and mentoring staff, as well as ensuring the organization accomplishes tasks to meet its overall goals.

Engagement
As a nonprofit organization, eDialogue rely on donations from the Social Supporting Foundations and individuals interested in the organization success, I am also responsible to creates public awareness initiatives and ensures eDialogue is visible to the community and those interested in assisting the foundation (Stakeholders). This may include assigning staff members to coordinate fundraisers, community events and other programs to create responsiveness to the organization.

Financials
Financial responsibilities include overseeing and maintaining the financial budgets for the organization. This includes ensuring the organization is compliant with governmental guidelines as a nonprofit governmental organization, allocating funds for each department and ensuring the financial stability of the organization.

Reporting
Preparing operational and financial reports for the board of directors and top executives of the organization. These reports are typically presented to executives on a quarterly or yearly basis to review the organization status, as well as exchange ideas and suggest changes to improve operations.

Regional Retail Manager at Saudi Fisheries Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • October 2010 to October 2012

Budgeting & Forecasting: Developing annual/quarterly regional plans in line with the company's strategy includes; sales forecasts, category forecast and local area marketing plan.

Sales: Achieving profitability objectives by driving budgeted revenue, controllable expenditure, productivity, and contributions by area/store.

Recruitment/ Training/Development: Optimizing staff performance through goal setting, coaching & development, including performance reviews and Recruitment, training and development of staff in line with role profiles and core competencies.

Store Procedures: Delivering a superior customer service experience by effectively managing sales procedures and policies, right product mix per location, with knowledgeable and helpful staff.

Business Expansion: Achieving store expansion program through effective roll out plans across the region, sourcing sites, recruitment and training of staff and coordinating shop fit outs.

Cost control: Ensuring effective application of operating systems, policies and procedures, particularly with a focus on stock and cash integrity/security and Effective stock management through forecasting of products and proactive alignment to store/customer profile with the store supervisor.

Communication: Improving and develop customer relations through implementing customer strategies, proactively managing product range and pricing.

Retail Shops Manager at Yasin M. Bakhsh & Partner Co., LTD.
  • Saudi Arabia
  • August 2006 to September 2010

Responsible for managing the operations of a chain of retail shops, in order to provide efficient, accurate, and cost-effective operational services; implementing, and achieving annual sales goals and objectives as established in the annual operating budget plan; ensuring the branches compliance with various operating policies and procedures and various regulatory requirements; supervising assigned personnel; communicating and interfacing with other support divisions and administration personnel; providing periodic management reports; maintaining an on-going awareness of new business opportunities. Part of the job is to oversee the branches, distribution center, facilities, purchasing and supply operations. Participates in the development and improvement of new products and services, making decisions and being a key player by participates in the weekly executive committee meetings.

Sales and Operation Manager at Adnan S. AL-Harbi Trading Est.
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • July 2003 to July 2006

- Develop a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives
and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization.
- Oversee company operations to insure production efficiency, quality,
service, and cost-effective management of resources.
- Plan, develop, and implement strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the company.
- Approve company operational procedures, policies, and standards.
- Review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress
and status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
- Evaluate performance of employees for compliance with established policies and objectives and contributions in attaining objectives.
- Oversee operations to include evaluating operating and financial performance.
- Responsible for all human resource activities to include employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, and training and development.
- Assist staff to resolve complex or out of policy operation problems.

Sales & Marketing Representative at Information Resources Center Co., LTD
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • June 1999 to June 2003

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients.
- Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made.
- Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity.
- Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned.
- Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts.
- Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge.
- Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships.
- Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract services.
- Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-up.
- Identify and resolve client concerns.
- Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
- Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff.
- Coordinate company staff to accomplish the work required to close sales.
- Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events.
- Follow-up for collection of payment.
- Coordinate shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise and services.
- Provide on-the-job training to new sales employees.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Diplomacy studies
  • at Applied Science University
  • March 1998

The Applied Sciences Private University is one of the leading Jordan Private Universities in establishing numerous scientific departments. Political Science and Diplomacy studies are one of these unique departments in terms of curriculum and diplomatic field of study. The department-accredited by the Jordanian Higher Ed. Council in Feb, 10, 1997-has nearly 220 students from different Arab and other nationalities, as well as a sufficient number of highly educated academicians who graduated from highly prestigious universities. To graduate with a B.A. in the field of political science and diplomatic studies, a student must successfully pass 132 credit hours in different major and minor fields of studies such as: International Relation, Diplomatic studies and Political studies, research methods, Islamic culture, Jordan political system, economics and computer science. Aims - To prepare and qualify its students for future career by providing them with needed skills and knowledge . - To encourage its students to use scientific references related to their fields of study. - Strengthening ties and relations with local and regional institutions. - To develop scientific research in the department. - Linking between theory and practice by adapting field training courses. Objectives - Modernizing and adapting course syllabus. - Conducting train courses for academicians. - Participating in Scientific conferences and seminars. - Recruiting qualified academicians. - Enhancing usage and adaption information technology.

Specialties & Skills

Team Management
Project Management
Management
Business Development
Business Administration
Creativity
Learning by observation
Decision Making
Monitor Employee Performance
Managing a sales territory
Identifying and targeting new business
Prospecting and Business development
Using products to solve Clients problems
After Sales Customer Service
Managing people

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Saudi Society of Quality - Eastern Province
  • Member of Quality team for Non-Profit Orgs.
  • January 2017

Training and Certifications

Effctive Personal Productivity (EPP) (Training)
Training Institute:
Leadership Management International, INC. (LMI)
Date Attended:
November 2014
Duration:
20 hours
First 100 Days for Leader (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2014
Crisis Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Shahig Training Center
Date Attended:
March 2015
Duration:
12 hours
Certified Quality Consultant (CQC) (Certificate)
Valid Until:
October 2013
Project Management Professional (PMP) (Training)
Training Institute:
The Board of International Trainers in America
Date Attended:
February 2015
Duration:
35 hours
Introduction to PMO (Training)
Training Institute:
Nexus Academy
Date Attended:
May 2015
Duration:
14 hours
Herman Scale for Thinking Patterns (HBDI) (Certificate)
Valid Until:
January 2016
Strategic Maagement Training Program (Training)
Training Institute:
AL Centro Strategic Management Institute
Date Attended:
May 2018
Duration:
20 hours
Strategic Leadership Training Program (Training)
Training Institute:
AL Centro Strategic Management Institute
Date Attended:
May 2018
Duration:
10 hours

Hobbies

  • Horseback riding